It is an exciting time to be a lotto fan in Africa. For the first time African people have the opportunity to place fixed-odds bets on international lotteries through Lottoland. This includes the US Powerball, EuroJackpot, EuroMillions and products from Brazil, France, and the UK. When the mega prizes convert to Rands, they can become billions.
Who is Lottoland?
Lottoland is an industry leader in the multinational lottery and casino games. They offer more than 30 international lottery draws and currently have more than 10 million customers. They are fully licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. They are unique because they are the only gaming company in the world that has its own insurance company.
What is fixed-odds betting?
When you place a bet with Lottoland, you are betting on the outcome of the international lottery of your choice. The games look the same, play the same, and the prize is the same. The difference is, you are not buying a ticket. You are placing a bet on the numbers that you think will win. Lottoland pays small wins from house funds. Significant wins are paid through their insurance company and made immediately available.
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How do you begin?
You begin by going to Lottoland online. You will find Lottoland’s online lottery website is simple to understand and user-friendly. Your first step is to set up a free account. The process takes only a moment or two. You will enter your basic information, such as your name, address, and email. You will select a username and password. Keep in mind that only one person per account is allowed.
Fund your account
Next, you will need to choose a way to fund the account so you can pay for your bets. There are various options to fund your account. Remember, this is the same account winnings will be deposited into, so please be careful with the details. Lottoland allows the following options:
- Visa
- Master Card
- Zapper
- 1Voucher
- SidEFT
You may also use a direct deposit from your bank accounts. It usually takes 24 to 48 hours for the funds from a direct deposit to arrive in your account. Of course, your bank’s policy and the time and day of your deposit can affect that time frame. When the funds have arrived, you can begin placing your bets. You can browse the site and explore the many international lottery options available to you while you wait.
Choose your lottery and fill in the numbers!
With every major lottery at your fingertips, it may be hard for you to make a choice, but go ahead and jump in. You do not have to choose just one. You can place a bet on any number of lottery wins at the same time.
You will find simple to follow instructions at the top of each lottery page. You can enter the betting slip area and press each number, or you can press the Quick +1 button at the top right corner of the betting slip and the system will randomly select the numbers for your bet.
Additional features
There are multiple additional features available to lottery betters on the Lottoland SA site. Here are a few of them:
- Quick picks – allows you to go “all in” with full bet slips of six bets for Powerball or Megamillions with one click.
- Double Payout – for an additional small fee. This gives you the option of doubling your prize money.
- Numbershield – this feature protects your number selection so no one else can take the same numbers. This means you will never have to worry about sharing your prize money if you win because someone else guessed the same digits.
You can preset the duration of your participation, automatically set your account to bet on specific dates or even when a prize hits a certain amount. The system is designed to allow you to customize your lottery experience. There has never been anything like this for casual or serious punters.
Submit your bet
Now you are ready to submit your bet. When you press the button, your bet is moved to your shopping cart. This gives you one last chance to verify you have everything you want before you hit the proceed tab. When you press the proceed tab, your bet has gone, and you are in the game.
You will get a confirmation email. You will also get an email when the game ends and about any wins you have. The winnings are deposited into your account automatically. Of course, you can check the Lottoland site for the results of any lottery at any time. But, unlike the old-fashioned ticket lotteries, you do not have to keep up with a ticket and bring that ticket in to claim your prize. The digital betting system is effortless.
Now that you have read about the things available to the people (citizens and non-citizens) of Africa through Lottoland SA, we are sure you agree. It is an exciting time to be a lottery fan in Africa.
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